Must-see nightlife in Northwest Vietnam

  • Cong Ca Phe

    Sapa

    Sapa is home to a branch of everybody's favourite Communist/retro-themed coffee shop. A selection of beers and occasional live performances mean that it…

  • Hill Station Deli

    Sapa

    With half a dozen craft beers (105,000d) on tap, sharp modern decor and snacks such as cheese and charcuterie plates and local smoked trout, the Hill…

  • Tung Duong Cafe

    Ha Giang Province

    A cosy coffee shop popular among locals and domestic tourists. Come for super-strong coffee drinks and tasty smoothies. Its convenient location near…

  • Color Bar

    Sapa

    Owned by a Hanoi artist, this atmospheric thatched hut ticks all the boxes with reggae, table football, shisha and ice-cold Bia Lao Cai. A great…

  • Moc Quan

    Dien Bien Phu

    Moc Quan is one of several appealing modern cafes on this street, but we like the smiling staff and airy design here. It serves Vietnamese coffee and good…

  • Cafe in the Clouds

    Sapa

    The large upper terrace of this bar is a great corner of Sapa in which to pause and soak in the valley or, equally often, the wandering mist at eye level…

  • Hmong Sisters

    Sapa

    With liquor sold by the bottle and shots by the metre (!), this is the place for serious late-night drinking. Earlier in the evening the spacious bar has…

  • Mountain Bar & Pub

    Sapa

    Dangerously strong cocktails, cold beer (30,000d) and a mellow reggae off beat make this welcoming old-school bar Sapa’s go-to place for a great night out…

  • Bia Hoi

    Bac Ha

    Next door to Green Sapa Tour is this uber-typical draught beer place with sipping locals and way too much florescent lighting.

  • Trung Nguyen Cafe

    Northwest Vietnam

    This smart cafe-bar has a relaxing, tree-shaded garden at the front and serves up some of Son La's best coffee.